cranberry Flashcards
1
Q
therapeutic use
A
treatment and prevention of UTI
proanthocyanidins it contains interfere w/ bacterial adhesion to the urinary tract
2
Q
adverse effects
A
GI intolerance
3
Q
drug interactions
A
contradictory evidence that cranberry juice may increase INR of warfarin patients
4
Q
teaching
A
drink pure cranberry or take capsules; don’t drink cocktails
